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L524 MBV

1994 Yamaha XJR1200

Cream Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,785 mi
Last recorded34,785 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJR120023,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL524 MBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJR1200
Year1994
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 34,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 34,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 32,232 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 31,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 30,289 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 30,080 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 29,357 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 29,193 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 2,800 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 27,748 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,021 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 25,992 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 25,820 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 25,820 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,414 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,786 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 24,786 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,658 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 21,223 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,223 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,999 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJR1200?

Based on 10,866 MOT tests across 886 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 142
reflector on motorcycle missing 85
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 77
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 77
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L524 MBV is a 1994 Yamaha XJR1200 in Cream with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJR1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 23,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJR1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L524 MBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJR1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha XJR1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L524 MBV is a 1994 Yamaha XJR1200, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L524 MBV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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